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New York's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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65-36 99th St

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37-27 86th St

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property at 98-39 65th Rd

98-39 65th Rd

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541 Union Ave

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East Elmhurst, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Elmhurst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Elmhurst, NY is a Studio unit found at 35-05 94th Street and 35-08 95th Street in the North Corona neighborhood priced from $1,749. 102-43 Corona Avenue in the LeFrak City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Elmhurst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35-05 94th Street and 35-08 95th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,749
102-43 Corona Avenue1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,850
22-77 Steinway StStudiosStudio,1BA$1,900
Rose TerraceModel SAStudio,1BA$2,000
MetLifeModel SAStudio,1BA$2,100
47-05 45th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Elmhurst, NY

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Elmhurst area is the $3.00 price per square foot 2431 43rd St Model at 2431 43rd St, Unit 2 in the in the Astoria Heights neighborhood starting from $4,199. The second greatest value East Elmhurst apartment is the 10519 37th Ave Model at 10519 37th Ave, Unit 3 starting at $3,300 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the North Corona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Elmhurst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2431 43rd St, Unit 22431 43rd St3BR,1.5BA$3.00
10519 37th Ave, Unit 310519 37th Ave4BR,1BA$2.64
4229 66th St, Unit 24229 66th St2BR,1BA$2.58
3208 Union StModel 2B2BR,2BA$3.20
699 Prospect Ave, Unit 2699 Prospect Ave3BR,1BA$2.50
3954 65th Pl, Unit A3954 65th Pl1BR,1BA$2.33
62-42 99th St, Unit 1st Fl 99th ST62-42 99th St1BR,1BA$2.78
2132 42nd St, Unit Room for Rent2132 42nd St1BR,1BA$1.78
4135 50th St, Unit 24135 50th St1BR,1BA$2.98
102-43 Corona Avenue1 Bed1BR,1BA$3.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Elmhurst

What type of rentals are currently available in East Elmhurst?

There are currently 4923 Apartments for Rent in East Elmhurst, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,575 to $14,500. There are also 202 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Elmhurst ranging from $1,350 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Elmhurst?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Elmhurst ranges from $1,350 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,413.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Elmhurst?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Elmhurst range from $2,200 to $5,350, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,300.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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